Connecting the Chassis Ground
Connecting the Chassis Ground
WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard
Never operate the PROwatt 1000 without connecting it to the ground. Electrical shock hazard could result.
The PROwatt 1000 has a screw terminal labeled CHASSIS GND on the outside of the rear panel as shown in Figure
Figure 3-4 Rear Panel Connections
The neutral (common) conductor of the inverter AC output circuit is connected to the chassis ground. Therefore, when the chassis is connected to ground, the neutral conductor is also grounded. This conforms to National Electrical Code requirements stating that separately derived AC sources (such as inverters and generators) must have their neutral conductors tied to the ground in the same way that the neutral conductor from the utility line is tied to the ground at the AC breaker panel.
Grounding Locations
The chassis ground terminal must be connected to a grounding point. The grounding point varies depending on where you install the PROwatt 1000. Follow the guidelines that correspond to your type of installation:
Recreational Vehicle Connect thescrew to the vehicle’s chassis using 8 AWG copper wire (preferably with green/yellow insulation).
